Consumers who purchase two-cycled gas powered Husqvarna branded handheld products can extend their warranty from the standard 2 years to either a 3 year or 4 year warranty by purchasing Husqvarna brand 2-stroke oil or Husqvarna brand pre-mix fuel at the same time.

A robust all round chainsaw, ideal for demanding cutting jobs where more power is required for a longerguide bar. Equipped with X-Torq® engine with high torque over a wide rpm range. The saw’s body is ergonomically designed allowing for easy handling of the saw’s power. Further features include Smart Start®, Air Injection, LowVib® and combined choke/stop control.

I was looking for a homeowner level saw that would could handle larger 20-24" tree bucking. I live at 7000', so I was looking for a saw with extra power...Read complete review

I was looking for a homeowner level saw that would could handle larger 20-24" tree bucking. I live at 7000', so I was looking for a saw with extra power since I would be losing a good bit due to the altitude.

The 460 rancher has been great. I was concerned that I would have to do a good bit of carburetor fiddling to get the saw to run right at altitude with all the EPA restriction now days. Not true in my case at 7000'... the saw runs great right out of the box (maximum rich high and low needles without removing EPA adjustment stops). I would warn anyone at sea level to remove the needle limiters and consider riching up the carb though because it definitely isn't too lean at 7000' (max rich settings). By the way the saw starts easy warm or cold... I don't like the compression release button though. It leaks spludge and makes the top of the cylinder a mess with fuel/oil over time. The saw starts fine without the release anyway so I don't use it. It still leaks though!

Saw starts to work harder on 18"+ trees (ponderosa pine), but still cuts great for a non professional level saw. I probably would have chosen a lighter weight and smaller saw if I lived at sea level to reduce operator fatigue since I only use the saw about once a month.

Husky isn't super clear on the bar and chain specs though... My 460 came with a 20" x 3/8" pitch x .058" width bar and chain . This info would have been nice because I ordered the wrong .050" width replacement chains at the same time as the saw.

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Rancher 460 defective product and design

My previous chainsaw was a Husqvarna and I used it for years and loved it. When I wore it out I decided that I would get another Husky and this may have been a...Read complete review

My previous chainsaw was a Husqvarna and I used it for years and loved it. When I wore it out I decided that I would get another Husky and this may have been a mistake. I ordered a Rancher 460 from Amazon. After it arrived I drove 100 miles to cut a load of wood, I found out that the saw was defective and either had a cracked gas tank or disconnected fuel line, because fuel just poured right through the engine, when I tried to put gas in it. When I called customer service I got no satisfaction from them other than to say, take it to a repair shop and they will repair it free of charge. Bear in mind it has never run for a second. I was also told that there was no way to return the defective saw because it can not be shipped back. I took it to the local shop that they told me would repair the saw, but they don't actually repair them, just ship them out. So here I am, I couldn't cut wood that I traveled over 200 miles to do, I have now been sitting here for three weeks waiting for the return of my supposedly repaired saw, and it is eating up the warrantee in the repair shop. When I do get it back, I can't get back to where I cut firewood until next summer and by then the warrantee will have run out so if it doesn't hold up I am stuck..

Then I also found another problem what I think is a design flaw with this model. If you are out cutting wood and need to take the side cover off to replace a chain, and don't get the chain brake all the way off, you can not get the cover back on. You might just as well pack up all your gear and head to the repair shop because you are through cutting wood with that saw and you can not fix it. It takes a special tool to reset the chain brake and you can not use the saw until you have a mechanic reset it. My old saw had the chain brake as part of the cover and you could reset it if you needed to while you were out in the field.With the experience I had with this saw and with Husqvarna , I would sure consider looking at another maker.

Only problem is that when the chain comes off the sprocket, the sprocket damages the chain drivers that ride in the groove of the bar. This damage on the chain will cause the chain not to fit in the bar.

This brand new 460 would not start .....even though it was brand new. Worthless. Additionally...the instruction and owners manual was simply pathetic....poorly written with terrible organization. This is not a consumer friendly chainsaw....to say the least. I would not recommend it to anyone.

I bought a 5 acre lot that had been neglected the last few decades, so my goal was to clear fallen down trees and turn it into usable firewood. I also picked up a case of the premixed 50:1 Husqvarna fuel to ensure that the saw had a good break in period and would last awhile. After a few hours each weekend, on the 4th weekend owning the saw, the starter rope sheared off mid cut. I brought the saw home, took off the outer plastics, and realized that the damage was much more than replacing a starter rope. I'm not sure what caused what, but the pulley was melted and there were portions of sheared rope through out. I ran the saw back to where it was purchased, so they ordered me another one. By the way, prior to this, I loved the saw. I didn't have any issues cutting smaller branches to 3ft wide trees. I pl

2 days later the new saw arrived and I was ready to get back out there. I opened the box (which had a crease running down the middle of one side) and pulled out a damaged saw. I can't tell if the box was dropped or crushed or possibly nothing at all, but I knew this saw was going right back. I attempted to engage the brake, but it just kept snapping back. I shook the unit and heard at least 5 pieces rattling inside. I didn't bother to pull any of the plastics off, i just returned it again. My review is not based on this saw, as I'm not certain who is at all fault. The saw did have grease all over, so I'm not sure if that is sloppy work or another result of bad shipping/packing. The store manager convinced me to wait the 2 more days and try once more, so I am. I expect my 3rd saw the come later today.

I own everything I can Husqvarna; I just picked up a new garden tractor as well. Yesterday was the first cut and loved it. My weed wacker is going into it's 6th year without a single issue, besides replacing the spark plug and line. If this had happened with any other company, I would have taken my money elsewhere, but I'm optimistic and hopefully it will be worth it.

I purchased the 460 rancher a couple of months ago because we needed another saw. Went down to my local husky dealer and finally decided on it and i could not be more happy. The 60cc motor does not stop. Maple, oak, locust it doesn't matter. The 3/8 inch chain is also awesome. a 325 chain just don't compare. i have the 20 inch bar on mine and its perfect for what i use it for. the oiler works good and the chain tensioner is slick too. I'm a young man so the weight doesn't bother me, but i won't lie it is a little heavy. don't let that turn you away though. for the price and what you get it is well worth it.

I've owned this saw for 2 years now and decided it was time for a review. Within these 2 years I've only replaced the chain twice, due to someone who believes the chain needs to be extra loose... Bad idea.. Anywho, this saw is a torque beast. I have used Stihl saws before and still do cause I like me variety. With that being said I was originally looking for the Stihl Farm Boss, the place I went to didn't carry them but carried Husqvarna instead. They showed me this 460 Rancher and needless to say it was ready to get back home and start cutting firewood! Straight out of the box it needs a break in period. I'd say about 2-3 months of cutting. All you have to do is fire it up and let it run for about a minute before rapping it up. After your first start up pull and idle no need to continue to do that whilst warm. This saw has taken abuse from a tree pinching the bar and rolling off of it, dropped a few times, and bounce around in the back of my pickup. No problems anywhere. This saw will cut anything and everything, wood related, you throw at it with ease. Cuts like a red hot knife through frozen butter. The title says torque beast. Your Stihls will rap up much higher on the rpm side, but this Husky will give you a deep roar when running. So much low end torque it ain't even funny! After owning for 2 years I would definetly offer this product to anyone, even my Stihl lovin friends! God bless!!

Bought this saw in February so I would have it for storm clean up, secure firewood and other uses. It was simple to assemble and started on the first try. I am use to chainsaws that are smaller yet weigh more with a lot more vibration. At the end of the day there is much less strain on me by using this saw. Another great thing about Husqvarna is their products are right up there with STIHL, yet much more reasonably priced.

I was thinking of getting the pro model saw thinking it might have more power but I was wrong this one had plenty. I had a smaller still that just would not handle the big tree that I had that had fallen this saw made quick work of a impossible job of my other saw.

I bought both a 460 Rancher and a 350 as I have had Huskys in the past,the last being a 266. I have always been happy with their reliability and performance. I ' am a little disappointed with the 460 however. I feel it is a little underpowered and heavy . I always prefer the 350 as it is lighter and cuts faster. Even cutting oak it out performs my 460 and with less fatigue. Lastly to add insult, it is always harder to start. I plan to try the new 555 for my felling saw. Hoping for better performance.

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